Whether it’s your drink of choice every night out or you find the taste too strong for your preference, no one can deny how beer is a staple in every bar, club, or restaurant almost anywhere in the world. Unlike other alcoholic drinks, beer dates to ancient civilizations, possibly as early as 10,000 BC. Today, it’s still one of the top choices of millions of adults and is currently the third most popular drink, after water and tea. When you’re cracking open a cold one, have you ever stopped to consider what it took to get a truckload of wheat …

Farming has never been my strongest suit, having been a city boy most of my life. When you live in a city like mine, the only nature you ever get to see comes from your science books, the internet, the parks near your home, or the sickly tree planted on the sidewalk as the local government’s attempt to go green. And when it came to our traveling for our annual family vacations, we were the city mice through and through. I loved to travel, but my parents’ idea of traveling got old pretty fast. They went around foreign countries with …

Going on an adventure to the great outdoors is quite an exhilarating experience. However, knowing all the things that you need to bring can be confusing to rookies. After all, you can only carry the essentials with you during your outdoor adventure in the Haute Route in the Alps, for instance. So, how do you know which ones to bring on your hike? To start, you need to create a checklist of everything that you will bring with you on your hiking trip. You also need to determine how far you plan to hike, and how remote the location will be. …

Let us admit it: Getting up in the morning to prepare a hearty breakfast can be a challenge. That is why many people would rather skip eating breakfast than having to prepare their own food. But what are they missing when they skip their first meal? Breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day since it provides the body with energy to keep you going all day. So if you are not in the mood of preparing and cooking your meal, why don’t you get delivery services for freshly prepared food instead? Here are the primary benefits that a healthy …

The UK is one of the oldest nations in the world. With its rich culture and history, countless movies and TV shows were filmed in it. Here is a list of places where you can reenact cool films: Groombridge Place: Pride and Prejudice The best way to start your UK tour is by visiting Groombridge Place in Tunbridge Wells. Used as a film location last 2005 for the highly acclaimed Pride and Prejudice movie adaptation, it is the perfect spot to unwind and relax. A manor located in the village was used by Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan, and Rosamund Pike. …

There are times when it’s more fun to spend your night somewhere in the city, especially during special events that are very significant to commemorate in your life. One of the best ways to celebrate any event is to experience the fine dining restaurants in Singapore. The experience can be exciting, but you should also be prepared to follow the proper etiquette so that you won’t ruin that magical evening. Eating is a sensory experience, but it also speaks a lot about our manners, lifestyle, and upbringing. But when it comes to fine dining, there is something more important than …

The world can be a chaotic world. It is fast-paced, and you will be required to keep up with it. Otherwise, you will be left behind. And being left behind can be frustrating. In other scenarios, keeping up with a chaotic world can mean that you will have to lose your sanity — something that you obviously do not want to happen. Yes, the world can be chaotic. But who says that it is not possible to find peace? Peace is always possible, especially if you yearn for it. You will need to take or exert some effort to make …

Finding a home for your uni life can be difficult, especially if there are an overwhelming amount choices. Choosing the right place to stay in is important as it directly influences your performance at school. You ought to choose the one that suits your lifestyle and that allows you to meet new people. If you are looking for some ways to make your search much easier, you have come to the right place. Making a wise decision could be quite difficult if there is no help. Here are some of the things you need to do to streamline your search. …

When buying hops to brew at home or in a small brewery, the quality of hops you acquire is key to the quality of your beer. Not only that you need to understand the different techniques that you should use to brew successfully. A majority of new brewers may not be aware of the different professional hop brewing techniques, while experienced brewers may be applying the wrong techniques. Different beer styles and beer flavors utilize different brewing styles and the best way to understand the method to use is to get knowledge of the different techniques and their applications. Below …

Condo living in the Philippines is currently in demand due to its convenience and affordability. Besides, who wouldn’t want to live near the central business district while paying an affordable monthly rent, right? You don’t have to suffer from a long, dreaded commute and you’ll have more time to spend for yourself and for your family. Those two benefits alone spells “less to no stress at all.” Like with most people living in condos, however, their relatively smaller space is giving them the same old problem — they do not have enough space to make their unit work to their advantage. …

Breakups are very unfortunate events, and trying to move on after that can be quite the challenge. Some people find it so hard to move on after a breakup that they think it is just okay not to move on at all. Other people drown themselves in their work so that they cannot think of those happy memories that now hurt them so much. Distractions are great for people undergoing a breakup. Other people drown themselves in drinking sessions with friends who know how to have a good time only. But why not try to get away from it all …

Brooke Verlini

Brooke caught the travel bug at the young age of 17. All alone with a worn out rucksack, she left their small family farm and set out to see the world. Reticent but intrepid, backpacking is now her way of life, and My Travel Backpack is an archive of her journeys across place and time.

Bonnie Rush

Bonnie likes to take things slow and has been wandering the globe since 2012. Her favorite places are those that leave her permanently unsettled. A sociology graduate and student of nature, she offers practical insights on how to make the most of traveling on a budget.

Nikolaj Salinger

Nikolaj took a gap year in 2015. Then it became three years of exploring Southeast Asia and doing odd jobs on the side. And he has no plans of stopping. When he’s not out hiking, cycling, or meeting new people, he’s in his hammock reading a book or writing poems.